Read and Count Smiles

Join Tina on a delightful adventure in Smiles, the first book in the enchanting ‘Read and Count’ series for preschoolers.

When Baby Ben’s frown leaves Tina feeling blue, she sets off with her pink shopping bag on a heartwarming quest to collect smiles from her friendly neighbours.

From the gleaming grin of Mrs. Pickles to the cheerful chuckles of Sailor Sam and his parrot Polly, each smile Tina gathers brings her closer to brightening her brother’s day.

Along the way, young readers will not only enjoy a charming tale but also learn to count from one to ten with each new smile Tina collects.

Lancastrian Ian Woodcock carried this, and many more children’s stories, in his head, from his schooldays. Now resident in Worcester he celebrates his eightieth birthday with miles of smiles to share with young readers.

This story Smiles is the first in a series of early learning ‘Read and Count’ tales. He promises many more to come.